Discrimination

Archive of posts in the 'Discrimination' category

Discrimination / Test case settlement great news for autistic children

Catherine Blundy’s discrimination test case against The Lakes Christian College has settled, with the school agreeing to measures to better...

10 Jul 2020

Discrimination / Test case highlights the need for better school support for children with autism

PIAC has commenced a discrimination test case on behalf of an eight-year old girl who has an autism spectrum disorder,...

25 May 2020

Asylum Seekers / Submission re Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Complaint Handling) Bill 2020

PIAC’s submission to the parliamentary inquiry reviewing Mark Latham MLC’s Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Complaint Handling) Bill 2020 recommends that this legislation...

28 Apr 2020

Asylum Seekers / Australian Human Rights Commission Human Rights and Technology Discussion Paper

PIAC’s submission to this consultation process focusses on issues around access to technology for people with a disability, and people...

7 Apr 2020

Discrimination / Could It Get Easier For People To Say Yuck Stuff About Women In The Workplace? Attorney-General: No, Lawyers: Yes.

‘You’re a woman in the workplace and a colleague says that women should be obedient or subservient to their husbands,...

4 Mar 2020

Discrimination / New insurance code a welcome step towards ending mental health discrimination

The new General Insurance Code of Conduct, produced by the Insurance Council of Australia, will increase protections for people with...

3 Mar 2020

Discrimination / Faith-based organisations concerned religious discrimination bill could hamper their work

‘Jewish and Christian groups have released a joint statement arguing the legislation could unintentionally harm customers by favouring religious expression.’...

14 Feb 2020

Discrimination / Life insurers urged to take a fairer approach to mental health

PIAC has called for an investigation into systemic discrimination by life insurers against people with past or current mental health...

10 Feb 2020

Discrimination / Religious discrimination bill: what will Australians be allowed to say and do if it passes?

‘The government’s explanatory memo outlines how the bill’s far-reaching effects will change public life dramatically – in medical services, schools,...

6 Feb 2020

Discrimination / Religious Discrimination Bill remains deeply flawed and should be rejected

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has called for the second exposure draft of the Government’s proposed Religious Discrimination Bill to...

31 Jan 2020

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